Miss International PHL Patch Magtanong ready for ‘greatest experience of her life'

Newly crowned Binibining Pilipinas International Patch Magtanong is still riding high after winning one of beauty pageant's major titles and for taking her oath as a lawyer.

Nevertheless, she is excited for her next challenge, the Miss International pageant in Japan.

"It's only the beginning. I'm so excited to represent my country this November 12, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan," she said in one of three consecutive Instagram posts.

"Para sa Diyos, para sa aking pamilya, para sa bayan. To the greatest experience of my life?," she added.

The beauty queen, who hails from Bataan, earlier said she had done her research on the country's culture.

Patch, who at 24 years old, also discouraged her fans and supporters from limiting themselves due to fear and self-doubt.

"Never limit yourself with fear or self-doubt. Your capacity to change and improve is exponential. You’ll be surprised what you can do if you put your mind into something," she said.

"During the past 3 months, I’ve grown exponentially wiser, stronger, more courageous, more confident, more powerful," she added.

Patch was crowned Miss International Philippines 2019 during the Binibining Pilipinas Grand Coronation Night on June 9. — Jessica Bartolome/DVM, GMA News